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Removing the Front Door Handle on a Volkswagen Golf 6

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 6, Golf VI, Golf 6, 5K1 - Years 2008-2012
Part: Handle

In this video, you will see how to remove the external handle of the front door on a sixth-generation Volkswagen Golf in simple steps. First, open the front door and start by removing the rubber cap found on the side; then pull the pin towards yourself to release the mechanism and remove the handle. At this point, remove the first rectangular piece of the handle and then extract the entire piece, as illustrated in the video; finally, refit the new handle by applying the reverse procedure of disassembly!

Updated on 10 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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